Faithful+Gould are looking for ICT / Smart City Expert, in Oman.
Our Smart Cities team works closely together with our Sustainability and Master Planning professionals, in developing technology enabled solutions to drive sustainable outcomes.
Job Description
You will be supporting Cities’ visions and journeys becoming smarter, more liveable, and sustainable communities.
Your key focus will be to manage and lead the day-to-day activities on our engagements, assist in building our Smart City Practice and the team.
The key responsibilities for the role include:
Lead the delivery of digital transformation and smart city projects across the region. develop analysis, engage client teams and stakeholders, and deliver high-quality work products.
Provide technical and expert support in the design and preparation of actions and inclusive urban development/future city processes.
Offer innovative approaches to future city actions by developing Smart City Masterplans and processes, based on global trends but considering local contexts, demands and place-sourced opportunities.
Identify traditional urban infrastructure assets (both physical and social) and enhance this with elements of future technology urban infrastructure assets including datasets, networks, connected devices, and sensors, for future smart services and applications.
Work alongside Atkins various engineering disciplines, among which Land Use & Built Environment Master planning and Urban Design, Environmental & Transportation teams, to identify a portfolio of smart city solutions with potential to improve the quality of life and address dimensions such as Smart Economy, Smart Environment, Net Zero Agenda, Smart Living, Smart Mobility, Smart People and Smart Governance.
Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels to cultivate and manage business development opportunities and to be able to develop the appropriate Business Case and next steps to Project realisation.
Required Skills and expertise:
Bachelor's degree in technology engineering discipline or a related field.
Master’s degree is a plus
10+ years of experience in a Smart City Advisory / Technology Consulting role or a relevant position with transferable skills.
Solid understanding in all phases of smart city and digital transformation projects, IoT, Digital Twins
Solid understanding with Smart Cities requirements in a Master Planning and Urban Design context and processes, with national or regional government entities and/or with property and infrastructure developers
Experience in developing digital strategies and implementing digital transformation in large organizations, communities, developments, cities, and regions, enabling clients to explore the potential of digital technologies.
Strong understanding in an asset intensive industry i.e., Rail, Aviation, Cities and buildings, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Rail, Highways and Marine/Ports
Proven ability to work in a customer facing/consulting environment
Experience delivering projects through all phases of the lifecycle
Strong appreciation of the ‘Smart Cities Landscape’ in the Middle East and have networks within the supply chain/vendor environment
Strong analytical skills, creativity, and communication skills to encourage clients to execute their digital roadmap.
Strong Presentation skills
Strong understanding & experience in cybersecurity and specifically cities cyber resilience.
Strong understanding & experience in Sustainability and specifically the relationship between Smart and Sustainable Cities
Expertise in relevant technologies (4G/5G communications, IoT, big data and analytics) and their impact on society, business and economy
Core Behaviours
Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and commitment to projects while projecting a professional image
Excellent planning and organisation skills
Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a proactive manner with a positive attitude
Function confidently and competently within client environment and has a positive impact on clients’ perception of Atkins
Consistently achieves high quality standards and requires limited direction and supervision
Shows flexibility in tasks and location, and deals well with ambiguity
Excellent communication skills – written and spoken English is essential (Arabic preferred)
Rewards and Benefits
We offer an excellent package which includes:
A competitive tax-free salary
Transportation
22 days annual leave
Medical and life insurance cover
Company gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual flight allowance to point of origin
SNC-Lavalin is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.
Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.
We pursue this commitment by:
Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented;
Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice;
Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect;
Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement;
Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.
